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About this role
This role sits within Preqin, a part of BlackRock. Preqin plays a key role in how we are revolutionizing private markets data and technology for clients globally, complementing our existing Aladdin technology platform to deliver investment solutions for the whole portfolio.
Working in the Private Markets Data Engineering team you will be responsible for working collaboratively with Product and other colleagues across the business to build the technology that powers our Researchers as they collect and manage the data of Private Markets. You will be focused on building systems to support the collection, cataloguing and management of all entities across the Private Markets universe, providing consistent labelling and identification.
The systems we use to manage data are critical to the success of Aladdin and Preqin and are core drivers of our mission to unleash the power of data, increasing transparency in alternative assets and empowering the finance community to make better decisions across the global alternatives market. As you build these solutions out for the business you will also explore how AI and similar advancements can be utilised throughout to improve data accuracy and timeliness along with the efficiency of our Research team.
In this role you will:Collaborate with Engineering, Product and Research teams across the business to build data management technology solutions to support our Research teams and ensure the business can bring high quality data to market quickly.
Deliver high-quality software solutions at the standards required by an enterprise.
Be a champion for software quality, using best practice to deliver well designed and tested solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement within working practices, teams and yourself.
Operate autonomously to proactively seek out optimal technological solutions by collaborating with various stakeholders internal and external.
You possess strong technical ability across the full stack: C# and .NET core, python, REACT.JS and Postgres are our main technologies, with AWS as our cloud provider.
You have experience building complex, data-centric technology solutions.
You have knowledge of infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines (including secrets management) and container orchestration software such as Kubernetes
You are curious; willing to learn about new technologies, ways of working and acquire new skills possessing a growth mindset.
You know that generating positive outcomes requires knowledge of the customer and the problem space to allow effective use of your technical knowledge ability.
You are passionate about improving the capacity of engineering teams to deliver value through collaboration, excellent tooling and thin configurable services
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
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